Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Special Education Resource Room Teacher

LOCATION:

North/Virtual Academy

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

COMPENSATION:
According to the Alternative Salary Schedule

BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree of related subject from an accredited university
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification (SA, SE, SM or SV)
• Teacher Consultant Approval, preferred
• SST (Student Study Team) experience, preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized, group and individualized educational instruction to Special Education students in general education through co-teaching, and in resource programs for direct instruction in areas of disability by the student's IEPs.
• Understand and ability and facilitate SST process.
• Locate, select, modify/accommodate and present individually tailored instructional materials for each student, and communicate the student's learning needs to each of his/her teachers.
• Manage student behaviors and maximize student engagement/achievement.
• Provide consultative support to the general education teachers through routinely scheduled consultation related to the progress of identified students in the resource room and general education classes.
• Facilitate open, continuous communication with general education staff, administrators and parents.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct REEDs, METs, IEPs, FBA/BIPs, MDRs and Transition Plans.
• Administer and translate comprehensive achievement testing for annual and three-year reevaluations with a variety of assessments including, but not limited to: WRAT, Woodcock-Johnson III.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, according to district policies/procedures and IDEA law.
• Develop and implement Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Attend all Special Education and building staff meetings and professional development.
• Adhere to policies of the Westwood Community Board of Education.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Google and the student information system Mi Star
• Ability to take accurate and timely attendance
• Ability to update grades no later than 2 days after an assignment has been given to students
• Ability to check and respond to email at least 3 times a day - before school, during prep, and after school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level in the work environment will be moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with District guidelines.

EFFECTIVE DATE:
August 18, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants must complete an online application. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.